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What do a game show host, a rocket scientist, an MMA fighter, a RuPaul's Drag Race All-Star, two Survivors, and an American Idol hopeful & daughter of an 80s pop star have in common? They're all... in the House. BIG BROTHER announced today on its YouTube channel's "Broveal" the 14 Houseguests set to move into the house during the 90-minute premiere Thursday, July 9 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT), on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Additional surprise Houseguests will be revealed on air. This season's cast includes an MMA fighter, rocket scientist, game show host, daughter of an '80s pop star, and a DRAG RACE All Star, among others. This new group of Houseguests is stepping into a summer where nothing is as it seems, where every twist rewrites the rules, and where time becomes the ultimate twist. Viewers can catch every unfiltered moment with BIG BROTHER Live Feeds when they open Friday, July 10 at 9:00 PM, ET/6:00 PM, PT on Paramount+* and Pluto TV and, for the first time, available on the show's official YouTube channel for a limited time after every BIG BROTHER and BIG BROTHER: UNLOCKED episode. The following are the 14 Houseguests competing this summer: "Survivor 50" coin-flipper Rick Devens is also entering the "Big Brother" house, EW reports. And Devens is not the only former "Survivor" castaway that will be competing this summer. The outlet confirms that a second former castaway will also be vying for the grand prize, but the identity of that second person remains under wraps. In addition, the charcuterie-loving Angela Murray from "BB26" is returning for her second shot at the $750K, reports Men's Journal. The Utah-based real estate agent finished in sixth place two summers ago, becoming one of the season's biggest and most polarizing personalities. Survivor star Dee Valladares was officially revealed on Friday’s episode of Big Brother: Unlocked as the replacement for Rachel Reilly, who was tragically pushed into a volcano by an aggressive dinosaur in the year 175 million BC. (Don’t ask.) Dee’s place on the cast seemed assured once host Julie Chen Moonves ended Thursday’s Big Brother premiere by time-traveling to Dec. 20, 2023 to find Rachel’s replacement — a date that also just happens to correspond to the finale airing of Survivor 45, won by Dee. On the other hand, a shocking last-minute casting shakeup left one houseguest out of the game just days before tonight’s premiere. Big Brother hopeful Levi Banks was removed from Season 28 after what sources described as a breach of the show’s strict confidentiality rules, prompting CBS to replace him with alternate Yash Patel at the eleventh hour. Banks addressed his pregame ouster in a video on Instagram: “My name is Levi Banks and I just wanted to give you all a quick update and to let you know that I am doing great. “I was all set and ready to move into the Big Brother house this season, and as we got closer and closer and closer to the move-in day I just kinda realized that this was not the right fit for me personally.” Banks continued, “I am back home in North Carolina right now. And I am on good terms with CBS, Big Brother, and everyone, and I just wanted to let them know and you all know that I am so, so, so thankful for this opportunity. It has been very life-changing.”. |
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A 26-year-old white British man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe. The ex-Tory prisons minister was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor on Thursday after sustaining serious injuries aged 78. Devon and Cornwall Police Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman said the 26-year-old suspect was arrested at an address in Newton Abbot on Friday. He said the case was “not being treated as terrorism” and there was “no information” at this time to suggest it was a “politically-motivated crime”. He said: “This is an extremely tragic incident. Our thoughts are very much with the family and friends of Miss Widdecombe in this very difficult time.” Police are remaining “open-minded” about the motive for the attack and it was too early to comment on whether the suspect was known to Miss Widdecombe. The former MP and Strictly Come Dancing star's agents, Cloud 9 Management, have confirmed Ann's passing. They said in a statement: "It is with great sadness that today we announce the death of The Right Honourable Ann Widdecombe, DSG. "We send our deepest condolences to Ann's family and friends." Widdecombe, who was known for her honest opinions, was Conservative MP for Maidstone in Kent for 23 years, from 1987 until 2010, and she had several ministerial positions, including Shadow Home Secretary and Minister of State for Prisons, under former Prime Minister John Major, in the 1990s. She later defected to Nigel Farage's then-Brexit Party in 2019. While she was best known as a politician, Ann became an even bigger household name in 2010 when she appeared on Strictly. She was paired with popular professional dancer Anton Du Beke, and despite regularly scoring low marks, the pair defied the odds and reached Week 10 of the program before they were eliminated. During her Strictly journey, she was infamously described as a "Dalek in drag" by then-show judge Bruno Tonioli. She even made a dancefloor comeback in 2018, for the Strictly Christmas special. As well as her Strictly stint, Ann also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2018, finishing runner-up to winner Courtney Act in series 21. During the series, she was criticised over her comments regarding the Harvey Weinstein controversy. Some of Ann's other TV credits included hosting quiz show Have I Got News For You twice, in 2006 and 2007, which resulted in comedian Paul Merton dubbing her as the "queen of comedy". What's more, Ann hosted quiz show Cleverdicks, guest hosted an episode of BBC's Songs of Praise, appeared in the BBC series Celebrity Antiques Road Trip, and she starred in the new celebrity version of The Crystal Maze. Tyler is survived by her husband of 53 years, Robert Sullivan, as well as her six siblings and numerous nieces, nephews, and godchildren. She had no children. |
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AI Enters the Hot Seat |
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Google India and Sony Pictures Networks India are teaming up to bring Google Gemini into the new season of “Kaun Banega Crorepati?” turning the AI chatbot into an interactive knowledge companion for the long-running quiz show. The collaboration integrates Gemini across Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV, weaving the AI tool into the “KBC” experience from contestant registration through general knowledge preparation. Google’s assistant will also be embedded directly within the show’s content. On the Gemini app, users can already access step-by-step guidance on “KBC” registration requirements and criteria. Interactive challenges designed to sharpen general knowledge across a range of subjects are set to roll out soon. Registrations for the new season are now open. Nachiket Pantvaidya, chief content officer at Sony Pictures Networks India, said: “Through our collaboration with Google Gemini, we are bringing together the legacy of ‘KBC’ with the power of Google Gemini’s Artificial Intelligence for households across India.” Kanika Kalra, director of marketing at Google India, added: “We hope to serve as an interactive knowledge companion for millions of households, giving viewers and aspirants an engaging, intuitive way to explore new topics, expand their preparation, and satisfy their quest for learning.” “KBC,” India’s adaptation of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” premiered in 2000 and has aired on Sony Entertainment Television since 2010. It is hosted by Amitabh Bachchan. Sony LIV, SPNI’s streaming platform, will carry the show alongside the television broadcast. |
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Randolph Mantooth, the actor best known for headlining NBC’s Emergency in the 1970s, has died. The actor behind John Roderick “Johnny” Gage on the medical drama died at age 80 in Ventura, Calif., on Thursday after battling several different cancers over the years, his brother Donald told TMZ. Mantooth played Johnny, a romantically challenged young paramedic, on every episode of Emergency across its six seasons between 1972 and 1977. He also starred in several subsequent Emergency TV movies that followed the show’s main run. Mantooth also voiced Johnny in the animated spinoff Emergency +4. Born Randy DeRoy Mantooth in Sacramento, Calif., in 1945, Mantooth studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. He lengthened his first name to Randolph as a stage name, and earned acclaim for his performance in a production of Philadelphia, Here I Come! That play opened the door for his screen debut in a 1970 episode of Matt Lincoln, followed by a pair of eps of The Bold Ones: The Senator that same year. After appearances on shows like Night Gallery, McCloud, and Alias Smith and Jones in the early 1970s, he boarded Emergency in 1972. The popularity of Emergency — a spinoff of Adam-12, which itself was a spinoff of Dragnet — coincided with the widespread adoption of emergency medical services across the United States. Mantooth remained an advocate for emergency personnel for the rest of his career, working alongside organizations like the International Association of Firefighters and the County of Los Angeles Fire Museum Association. R Mantooth later appeared as Alex Masters on over 300 episodes of the ABC soap opera Loving between 1987 and 1995, and reprised the role in nearly 200 episodes of the spinoff The City in the 1990s. The actor had stints on several other prominent soaps, portraying Hal Munson in 35 eps of As the World Turns and playing Kirk Harmon in 11 episodes of One Life to Live in the 2000s. Mantooth also guested on shows like Charlie’s Angels, Fantasy Island, Dallas, MacGyver, Baywatch, General Hospital, ER, and Criminal Minds. His final screen performance came in the 2013 horror film Killer Holiday, and he appeared in the 2014 doc Actor? A Documentary. In game shows, Mantooth appeared on episodes of The Hollywood Squares and The Star Games. Mantooth had been married to Kristen Connors since 2002. He was previously married to Rose Parra from 1978 to 1991. Mantooth is also survived by his brother Donald, his sister Tonya.
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More on "Holey Moley UK"
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ITV has announced the commission of Holey Moley, bringing the global smash‑hit extreme mini‑golf show to the UK in a four‑part entertainment event hosted by the inimitable duo — and golf fanatics — Ant & Dec. The 4×60 series will air during the first quarter of 2027. Co‑produced by Talkback Thames (a Fremantle label) and Mitre Studios, Holey Moley turns mini‑golf into an adrenaline‑charged primetime event. This is mini‑golf — supersized. Contestants will take on an epic, off‑the‑wall, visually jaw‑dropping course filled with inventive obstacles, physical challenges, and laugh‑out‑loud jeopardy. The series brings together the UK’s most passionate mini‑golfers — from top‑tier professionals to enthusiastic amateurs — all fearless everyday thrill‑seekers. It delivers skill, spectacle, and Ant & Dec’s trademark comedic mischief in equal measure. Expect big swings, bigger laughs, and can’t‑miss family entertainment. Each episode features eight players going head‑to‑head for the coveted Holey Moley golden putter, green plaid jacket, and a fantastic prize. To get there, contestants must enter the Holey Moley alternate universe and combine precision putting with stamina and nerve as they take on ambitious, larger‑than‑life holes. F rom spinning windmills and exploding obstacles to slippery slopes and surprise hazards, competitors must rely on skill, agility, and determination to stay in the game. Ant & Dec will host, joined throughout the series by a lineup of famous faces who add to the fun. Ant said: "This show is absolutely perfect for us. It's all about pure fun and entertainment for the whole family from start to finish. Anyone who knows us knows we are adore golf, but you don’t need to be a golf fanatic to enjoy it, there's something for everyone!" Dec said: "Holey Moley blends the game with huge entertaining moments that the whole family can sit down together, watch and enjoy. It’s epic, bold and full of laughs. We're really excited to bring the show to the UK! " Katie Rawcliffe, Director of Entertainment, Reality & Daytime Commissioning ITV, adds: “We couldn’t be more excited to announce a brand-new entertainment format presented by Ant & Dec. Holey Moley is brilliantly competitive and enormous fun, making it a compelling watch for all.” Charlie Irwin, Managing Director of Talkback Thames, says: “Holey Moley is big, it’s funny and it’s unapologetically entertaining. It’s already demonstrated its strength as a global entertainment format, combining scale, humour and genuine competitive jeopardy so with Ant & Dec at the helm, it’s perfect for ITV and we’re delighted to be bringing it to UK audiences.” Gemma Nightingale, Head of Entertainment at Mitre Studios, said: “Holey Moley is a fantastically fun format that’s perfect for the whole family. It has a bit of everything; ambition, tension, laugh-out-loud moments and of course Ant & Dec, who’ll be teeing off all the action. We can’t wait to introduce ITV viewers to the crazy world of Holey Moley." Casting for Holey Moley is now open, with applications accepted through May 15. The public can apply by visiting talkbackthames.com/takepart. |
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"Winner Takes" France |
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rance Télévisions has commissioned the first international adaptation of Talpa Studios' entertainment format "The Winner Takes It All," marking a new milestone for the John de Mol-owned company as it continues to expand the global footprint of its original intellectual property. The French version will be produced by Satisfaction Group, following the show's successful debut on SBS6 in the Netherlands and its subsequent renewal for a second season. Alexandra Redde-Amiel, Head of Entertainment and Gameshows at France Télévisions, said: "The Floor has been a great success on our channels, and we're excited to introduce another proven Talpa Studios format to French audiences with The Winner Takes It All. The outstanding ratings in the Netherlands have already established the format as the country's leading talent show, and we are confident it will resonate just as strongly with our audiences." Arthur Essebag, Founder of Satisfaction Group, added: "Our collaboration with Talpa Studios continues to be a great success. We are delighted to be the first country to launch the very first international adaptation of this highly promising format." Sebastian van Barneveld, Director of Global Distribution at Talpa Studios, said: "We’re very proud to see The Winner Takes It All travel to France with such outstanding partners. The show's success in the Netherlands comes from a distinctive mix of talent, strategy and knockout suspense, with contestants constantly weighing their chances against the performer next to them. At the same time, it offers broadcasters and platforms a unique opportunity to reintroduce familiar and beloved former talent show winners, extending the value of existing talent brands while introducing a fresh, premium entertainment show." The commission follows a strong performance in its home market, where "The Winner Takes It All" became SBS6's biggest talent show launch in the past five years. The first season delivered an average 15.8% market share among viewers aged 25-59 (Live+0), significantly outperforming the broadcaster's average for the same timeslot. Five of the season's eight episodes attracted more than one million viewers, while the finale reached a peak market share of 20% (Live+0, 25-59), highlighting the format's audience appeal. "The Winner Takes It All" features 50 singers, each positioned on an individual square across a large LED floor, with every square linked to a different hit song. Contestants compete in head-to-head singing duels against neighboring rivals, with winners taking over their opponent's position while eliminated contestants leave the competition immediately. As the contest progresses, the strongest performers advance to the grand finale, where they compete for the €100,000 prize. By combining vocal performances with strategic gameplay and elimination mechanics, the format offers a new take on the traditional talent competition. |
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Happy Friday Lightning Round |
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“ESPN Jeopardy!,” the ultimate match-up between sports and the world’s leading quiz show, is coming to Disney+ and Hulu and the ESPN app on Friday, July 31. Hosted by Emmy®-winning and Monday Night Football broadcaster Joe Buck, “ESPN Jeopardy!” features sports commentators and celebrity sports fans as they face off to experience the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat in a new arena: the Alex Trebek Stage. With material covering the full spectrum of ESPN content, this is “Jeopardy!” for sports fanatics. Contestants will represent charities of their choice as they compete in a tournament-style event for the $500,000 grand prize and the title of “ESPN Jeopardy!” champion. The series is produced by Sony Pictures Television and executive-produced by Michael Davies. All episodes will stream on Disney+, Hulu and on the ESPN app. The following are the 18 players competing this summer: |
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Jamie Ding Teams with Ben Affleck |
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Jimmy Kimmel is putting some of Hollywood’s biggest stars and reality TV’s strongest competitors to the test. ABC’s Who Wants to Be a Millionaire returns on Wednesday, July 22, with 16 famous duos competing to donate $1 million to a charity of their choice. The latest batch of episodes will feature a mini Seinfeld reunion, some Saturday Night Live favorites and even a recent Jeopardy! champion teaming up with an A-list movie star, all in an effort to give back. Among this season’s team-ups are Larry David with his daughter Cazzie David, Ben Affleck with 31-game Jeopardy! champ Jamie Ding, and Jason Alexander and Wayne Knight bringing it back to their Seinfeld days. Other Millionaire pairings include Tig Notaro and Pete Holmes, Brad Paisley and Clayton Kershaw, Michael Kosta and Wendi McLendon-Covey, Jesse Eisenberg and Paul Giamatti, and Krysten Ritter with Sarah Shahi. Michael Keaton will join Jon Lovett, Paul Scheer teams up with Rob Huebel, Awkwafina and director Paul Feig will be a pair, and Billy Porter and Leslie Odom Jr. will also give it a go. The cast of competitors will be rounded out by Nobody Wants This’ Timothy Simons and Jackie Tohn, Sarah Jane Nader and sister Brooks Nader, and the SNL pairings of Colin Jost and Michael Che, as well as Will Forte and Taran Killam. A few celebrity duos have won big before on the series, which Kimmel began hosting in April 2020. The Office stars Oscar Nuñez and Kate Flannery scored $1 million for charity during the September 2025 season finale. With the help of costar Brian Baumgartner (their Phone-a-Friend), the duo came out victorious and donated their winnings to Planned Parenthood and Philabundance, a food bank serving the Philadelphia area. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire premieres Wednesday, July 22, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. |
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Banijay, All3Media Complete Merger |
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Banijay Entertainment and All3Media have completed their merger, creating a new London-based production and distribution giant that makes and sells shows including The Traitors, Big Brother, MasterChef and Peaky Blinders. The combined $8BN entity is called Banijay Entertainment. Coming shortly after the Sky-ITV deal, which redraws the UK TV landscape, this merger reshapes the international TV market. It creates a new business with hundreds of thousands of hours of programming and almost 200 production companies and labels. The deal, now completed, was announced in March. Banijay Group and RedBird IMI, the joint venture between RedBird Capital Partners and Abu Dhabi-based IMI media group, inked a deal to merge the two companies. The partners said the combined entity would have generated pro forma revenues of €7.4BN ($8.5BN) based on 2024 numbers. They added that the merger will result in €50M ($57M) in cost savings. Marco Bassetti, who was CEO of Banijay Entertainment, becomes CEO of the newly formed group. Jane Turton, formerly CEO of All3Media, becomes Deputy CEO. Jeff Zucker, CEO of RedBird IMI, takes the role of Chairman of the Board of the new combined entity. Banijay has about 130 production companies across the world. All3Media, which is largely based in the UK, U.S. and Germany, has around 40. The newly combined business has a huge catalog exceeding 265,000 hours. Each previously had a dedicated distribution arm, under Cathy Payne for Banijay Rights and Louise Pedersen at All3Media International. “This is the world’s largest independent media content company by catalog, by hours, production, by any measure, with an enterprise value of $8 billion and equity value of $5 billion,” Zucker told Deadline when the deal was announced. Today, Zucker said: “The completion of this merger marks a new era in global entertainment and creates a new independent leader in that category. With Marco and Jane we have the finest leadership team anywhere and I am excited to watch the company grow. This also marks a milestone for RedBird IMI, in only its third year, to play such a leading role in the global entertainment stage.” |
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Alex Horne Is Bringing Tasking Home |
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Channel 4 has commissioned a pilot of a brand new game show from Taskmaster's Alex Horne. Currently titled Your Time Starts Now, the show will see UK households compete against one another in a number of tasks without ever leaving their homes. It's a similar premise to Horne's former BBC show The Button, while also building on the popular HomeTasking series that took place online during the COVID lockdowns of 2020 and 2021. Channel 4 has confirmed that Your Time Starts Now is "set in the Taskmaster universe" and has been developed by Horne and Taskmaster director/producer Andy Devonshire. Horne said of the pilot: "I've had the pleasure of being in the room while countless comedians have tried and usually failed on Taskmaster and I've learnt that for the most part, that lot are sneaky loveable idiots. "With Your Time Starts Now, I'm now excited and intrigued to see how the rest of the country can cope doing simple things under the pressure of time-constraints, dogged rivals and my own snarky gaze. "Good luck people of the UK. I shall be watching." |
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More Slamming |
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Alan Carr's "addictively play-along quiz show" will be returning to the BBC for its fourth season. Picture Slam sees The Celebrity Traitors winner put contestants' knowledge to the test with a series of images which they must correctly identify for the chance to win the £10,000 jackpot. This series promises something different, as Carr will be joined by a few celebrity guests across two specials, including Sue Cleaver, Charlie Brooks, Richie Anderson, Jason Mohammad, Lee Latchford-Evans, Kelle Bryan, Will Best, Fleur East, Gareth Malone, Steph McGovern, Ellie Taylor and Jamie-Lee O'Donnell. There's also a celebrity Christmas special scheduled for later on this year, with names to be revealed soon. |
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Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer behind bombastic 1980s hits including "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out For A Hero," has died. She was 75 years old. The news was shared on her website and official social media channels. "Bonnie's family and team are heartbroken to announce that Bonnie unexpectedly passed away last night in hospital in Portugal as a result of the illness that she was being treated for," the statement reads. In May, Tyler was admitted to a hospital near her home in Faro, Portugal for emergency intestinal surgery. Following the procedure, her official website announced that she had been placed in an induced coma for recovery. In game shows, Tyler represented the UK in Eurovision 2013. She also appeared on episodes of The X Factor, Star Academy, Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, Celebrity Duets, BingoLotto, Die Pyramide, and Big Brother's Bit on the Side. Tyler is survived by her husband of 53 years, Robert Sullivan, as well as her six siblings and numerous nieces, nephews, and godchildren. She had no children. |
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Joanna Pettet, the retired actress known for starring in The Group and Casino Royale, died on Tuesday, July 7. The British and Canadian star was 83. A cause of death has yet to be announced. Pettet’s friend and former manager Pam DuBois told The Hollywood Reporter that she died at California’s Temecula Valley Hospital. In a Wednesday, July 8, Facebook post, DuBois noted that Pettet died 31 years to the day after the loss of her 26-year-old son Damien Cord, whom she shared with Airwolf star Alex Cord (her husband from 1968 to 1989). Damien died in 1995 of a heroin overdose. “We all loved Jo- But there was one person who loved her more. And yesterday on the 31st anniversary of his death. Damien Zach took his mother to heaven and there she will stay with him forever,” wrote DuBois. Born in London in 1942 and raised in Montreal after her father was killed in WWII, Pettet moved to New York City at age 16 and studied acting. After starring in three Broadway comedies in the early 1960s, she made the jump from theater to film in 1966’s Sidney Lumet-directed The Group, about eight Vassar graduates, costarring Candice Bergen, Joan Hackett and Jessica Walter. The following year she made a splash in three films: The Night of the Generals, Robbery and Casino Royale. In the latter, a spy parody James Bond film, Pettet played the scantily clad Mata Bond, daughter of Bond (David Niven) and Mata Hari. She also played Terence Stamp‘s love interest in the 1968 Western film Blue. Despite her early film entries, Pettet would find a more prolific schedule in TV. She appeared in such 1960s and ’70s series as Route 77, The Doctors, The Fugitive, Dr. Kildare, Mannix, Banacek, Medical Center, Police Story, Police Woman and four episodes of the Rod Serling thriller anthology Night Gallery from 1970-72. In the ’80s, she appeared in Charlie’s Angels, The Love Boat, Fantasy Island, Knight Rider and, in a recurring role, Knots Landing. In game shows, Pettet appeared on episodes of The Hollywood Squares and It's Your Bet. Information on survivors was not immediately available. Her cousin, rock music author and Rolling Stone writer David Dalton, with whom she grew up in London surviving World War II air raids, died in 2022. |
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U.S. states concerned that Paramount's opens new tab $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery will hurt competition could sue to block the deal as soon as next week, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. California Attorney General Rob Bonta has taken the lead in investigating whether the deal violates U.S. laws against mergers that would unlawfully harm competition. Paramount has agreed to not close its pending $110 billion merger before July 22. The updated timeline comes as Oregon AG Dan Rayfield is seeking a court order that would delay the deal from closing for 60 days while the state reviews the David Ellison-led media giant’s records. In a statement, Rayfield’s office claimed that Paramount had previously agreed that it would not close the deal before July 16, but didn’t commit to hold off any longer after that. “We’re not going to let Paramount Skydance play hide the ball so they can rush through their massive merger,” Rayfield said. “Oregonians have a real stake in this deal – in our film industry, in our economy, in the choices they’ll have as consumers. Paramount had every opportunity to hand over records and answer a few basic questions. Instead, it is trying to run out the clock and evade scrutiny. We’re asking the court to make sure Oregonians get the answers they’re owed before this deal closes, not after.” ODOJ presented its motion in person in Multnomah County Court on Wednesday afternoon. The state’s request asks the court to require Paramount to fully comply within three days of an order and to bar the company from closing the WBD deal for 60 days from the date it substantially complies. A hearing on the matter has been scheduled for next Monday at 10 a.m. Paramount has offered concessions in a bid to smooth over European Commission concerns about its $111 billion deal for Warner Bros Discovery. The European Commission on Wednesday confirmed a filing in which Paramount made its pledges, which the Ellison-family owned company believes will lead to approval and remove one of the final hurdles in the way of the mega-merger. Furthermore, a “new provisional deadline” a decision has been set for July 22, extended from the previous July 7. The EC doesn’t outline the specifics of such pledges, per its policies. Last week, reports emerged that Paramount believed exiting the United International Pictures pact would be enough to gain favor from the European Commission, with theater operators concerned over the resulting concentration of power. Paramount didn’t specify its concessions today but said in a statement it was “confident that this remedy directly and comprehensively addresses any concerns expressed in the European Commission’s preliminary assessment and support the path for timely clearance.” The British government has signalled that it is likely to intervene in Paramount Skydance’s proposed $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discover, citing concerns about maintaining media plurality. Lisa Nandy, the U.K.’s Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, said in a written statement to Parliament on Tuesday, “Following engagement with the parties and independent research, my department has today written to the current and proposed owners of Warner Bros. Discovery on my behalf to inform them that I am minded to intervene.” It will decide whether to refer the merger to a Phase 2 investigation by Aug. 7. The move comes after the CMA launched a public comment period for interested parties to express their views on the impact the merger could have on competition in the UK, which concluded on April 27. Under a Phase 1 review, the CMA would have 40 working days to decide whether the merger needs a more in-depth review. If it finds concerns with the merger, it will give the merging businesses five days to propose remedies to address its concerns. The CMA would then have up to 5 more working days to consider the remedies. If none are offered or it does not accept them, the merger would be referred to a Phase 2 review. If if decides to accept remedies provisionally, it would publicly consult on them and consider any responses, with a deadline of 50 working days to make a decision. If the review moves to Phase 2, an independent “inquiry group,” which consists of 3 to 5 people with a range of business, finance, economic and legal experience, would lead the investigation and makes the final decision within 24 weeks. In special circumstances, a Phase 2 investigation can be extended by up to eight additional weeks. The inquiry group would then either clear the merger, consider remedies such as asset divestitures or a legal commitment from the merging businesses to behave in a certain way, or block the merger. In addition, Paramount has slammed rival Netflix in a letter to the Department of Justice for campaigning against the Warner Bros. Discovery merger amid regulatory review of the deal with the David Ellison company. “As Paramount pushes forward with its ‘content-first’ growth strategy, firms like Netflix, Amazon MGM, Disney, Universal, Sony, Lionsgate, A24, Apple, and many others will need to respond in kind, presumably by enhancing their own content creation strategies. (Indeed, Netflix’s panic level response and scorched-earth campaign to try and poison regulators and other stakeholders against the Transaction shows just how seriously Netflix takes Paramount as a scaled competitor.),” Makan Delrahim, Par’s Chief Legal Officer, wrote in a letter to the DOJ’s Antitrust Division. The letter didn’t detail specific actions by Netflix or others. In a statement to Deadline, a Netflix spokesperson disputed the characterization. “These claims from Paramount Skydance are absurd. We walked away from this deal months ago and remain focused on our own business, not theirs. Ultimately, it’s up to the regulators to approve this deal and determine if it is in the best interest of the industry and all concerned,” the streamer said. Paramount said today that competition authorities in Australia and New Zealand, as well as Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, Serbia and North Macedonia have approved its pending merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Foreign direct investment authorities in Germany, Slovenia, Belgium, Czechia, New Zealand, Italy, France and Romania are also on board, the David Ellison-run company said in an SEC filing.. |
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TV’s Big Morning is here. The Television Academy on Wednesday revealed nominations for its 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards. Overall, last year’s Drama Series champ The Pitt leads all nominees this morning with 25, followed by the final season of Hacks on the comedy side with 24 — a record for nominations in a single season for a comedy. Dancing with the Stars waltzed off with its first Emmy nomination in a decade. The ABC series landed a nomination in the Outstanding Reality Competition Program category and will take on CBS’ Survivor, Bravo’s Top Chef, Peacock’s The Traitors and MTV’s RuPaul’s Drag Race. Ariana Madix scored her first Emmy nomination for hosting Peacock‘s Love Island USA. It was revealed Wednesday morning that she was nominated for best host for a reality or reality competition program. Other nominees in the stacked reality host category included RuPaul Charles for RuPaul’s Drag Race, Alan Cumming for The Traitors, Kristen Kish for Top Chef and Jeff Probst for Survivor. Madix rose to fame with her role on Bravo‘s reality series Vanderpump Rules, where she starred for 11 seasons, and later reached the mainstream in 2023 due to the infamous “Scandoval” season that ultimately brought about the end of Madix’s era of Vanderpump Rules. The series rebooted with a new cast two seasons after the scandal broke. After years of growing popularity among audiences and critics alike, Dropout — the indie streamer formerly known as CollegeHumor — has still yet to earn its first Emmy nod. Despite its outsider status, Dropout has been here the whole time. The indie streamer submitted in 11 Emmy categories this year — its most concerted awards push yet — putting forward two flagship series: the comedy panel game show “Game Changer” and the improvisational interview series “Very Important People.” Winners of the 2026 Emmy Awards will be feted on Monday, September 14 — shifting from the usual Sunday slot because of an NFL game on NBC. The ceremony at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles will be hosted by network icon Mariska Hargitay, who begins her 28th season as star of Law & Order: SVU in the fall. AND THE NOMINEES ARE... OUTSTANDING REALITY COMPETITION PROGRAM OUTSTANDING GAME SHOW OUTSTANDING HOST FOR A REALITY OR REALITY COMPETITION PROGRAM OUTSTANDING HOST FOR A GAME SHOW Outstanding Production Design for a Variety or Reality Series Outstanding Casting for a Reality Program Outstanding Choreography for Variety or Reality Programming Outstanding Cinematography for a Reality Program Outstanding Directing for a Reality Program Outstanding Picture Editing for a Structured Reality or Competition Program Outstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program Outstanding Hairstyling for a Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Program Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction for a Series Outstanding Makeup for a Variety, Nonfiction or REality Program Outstanding Structured Reality Program Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Reality Program Outstanding Technical Direction and Camerawork for a Series Nominations by program... |
posted 7/8/2026 |
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Will "Bake Off" Head Back to the BBC? |
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Could The Great British Bake Off once again rise at the BBC? That’s a possibility after BBC director general Matt Brittin revealed that the UK broadcaster is in talks with Channel 4 to host its content on iPlayer. Giving evidence to UK Parliament’s Culture, Media and Sport Committee on Wednesday, Brittin said that the BBC has had an approach from Channel 4 about a streaming partnership. The former Google executive said striking a deal would be in Channel 4’s interests because the commercial broadcaster “looks very subscale” in a world in which Sky and ITV are merging. “All of these mergers are driven by the need to have scale. Channel 4 looks very subscale. One opportunity for them would be, in partnership with the BBC, having content on iPlayer that continues to be ad-funded,” Brittin explained. “There are an array of commercial, audience, public service, and technical issues, but what we’ll do is explore that as quickly as we are able, because I think that’s something that’s going to be important for public service media.” |
posted 7/8/2026 |
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Optum Golf Channel Games to Return |
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Golf Channel has announced that the Optum Golf Channel Games - the innovative, rapid-fire golf competition featuring Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler that debuted in December 2025 - will return to Golf Channel and USA Network live in primetime Wednesday, December 16, and be staged under the lights in Jupiter, Fla. Scheffler and McIlroy - the No. 1 and No. 2 men's players in the world - will return as playing team captains at the 2026 Optum Golf Channel Games, following Team Scheffler's narrow victory over Team McIlroy last year. Optum will return as the title sponsor for the 2026 Golf Channel Games. "The maiden voyage of the Optum Golf Channel Games showed that the best players in the world love to compete - period," said Tom Knapp, Golf Channel EVP and GM. "Adding the stressful element of 'shot-making' under the pressure of a running clock produced an amazing amount of energy both on the golf course and within the telecast. That's what we were after. We're excited to be back in 2026 and we want to thank our friends at Optum for partnering with us once again." "We're thrilled to continue supporting the Optum Golf Channel Games alongside the PGA TOUR and Rory McIlroy, an Optum Health ambassador," said Optum CEO Dr. Patrick Conway. "At Optum, we're focused on building a health system that helps people live healthier lives by connecting care, experiences and well-being across physical, mental and social needs. Golf is a powerful example of that - bringing people together, supporting lifelong wellness and making health more accessible and engaging for everyone." The Optum Golf Channel Games debuted to critical acclaim in 2025 as McIlroy and Scheffler led two four-man teams in timed and strategy focused challenges under the pressure of the clock and the primetime lights, including events such as the 14-Club Challenge and the Team Relay. For the second consecutive year, the Optum Golf Channel Games will also be simulcast live in primetime on USA Network. More details regarding the 2026 Optum Golf Channel Games - including full list of team competitors and challenges - will be announced later this year. |
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"Shark Tank" features the Sharks - tough, self-made, multimillionaire and billionaire tycoons - as they invest in America's best businesses and products. This season's all-star lineup of guest Sharks includes: Additionally, Kendra Scott and Rashaun Williams have been elevated to permanent Sharks, joining Barbara Corcoran, Robert Herjavec, Lori Greiner, Daymond John, Daniel Lubetzky and Kevin O'Leary. · Season 18 of "Shark Tank" will air Wednesdays this fall on ABC and stream on Hulu. The premiere date will be announced at a later date.
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posted 7/7/2026 |
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This Is Not a Repeat from 2014 |
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Harry Jowsey is ready to find a lasting love connection. After appearing on Netflix’s Too Hot to Handle and Perfect Match in 2021 and 2024, respectively, the podcaster, 29, is now set to headline his own reality dating series on the streaming service. Let’s Marry Harry is set to premiere next month and will follow Jowsey as he puts “his situationship era” behind him and searches for true love among 20 potential suitors. As Netflix admitted, the unscripted series is The Bachelor meets Too Hot to Handle. Instead of using just his own judgment, however, Jowsey will rely on the opinions of his close friends — Amanda Kloots (Dancing With the Stars), Georgia Hassarati (Too Hot to Handle), and abstract artist Sonny Henty — to sway his romantic decisions. The show’s official synopsis reads, “After years of dating in the spotlight — and getting it wrong — his closest confidants are stepping in to make the tough calls. From a carefully selected pool of potential matches, they’ll decide who stays and who goes, guiding Harry toward what he truly wants: authentic love and marriage.” Let’s Marry Harry will release eight episodes this summer — the first seven on Aug. 5, and the finale on Aug. 12. Each installment is an hour long. The show is produced by Unwell, with executive producers Alex Cooper, Matt Kaplan, Mina Lefevre, and showrunner David Friedman. Cooper, of Call Her Daddy fame, also produced the recent Hulu series Love Overboard. |
posted 7/7/2026 |
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This Is Not a Repeat from 2009 |
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The Great American Road Rally(TM), an all-new celebrity-driven television event hosted by Ian Ziering, will premiere this fall on The CW, airing Wednesdays at 9:00 PM ET/PT from September 2 through November 25, 2026. Premiering during the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Route 66 and the 250th Anniversary of the United States, the series takes audiences on a high-energy journey across America's most iconic highway, combining adventure, competition, entertainment, community celebration, and philanthropy. Produced by 7 Bridges Media Group (7BMG), The Great American Road Rally(TM) features celebrity participants from television, music, sports, comedy, and popular culture as they travel historic Route 66, visit legendary destinations, tackle unique challenges, share personal stories, and spotlight charitable organizations making a meaningful impact in communities across America. At its core, the series is built around a simple idea: transforming competition into contribution. Throughout the season, celebrity teams will represent and support ten charitable organizations serving families, children, veterans, first responders, community programs, and individuals in need. While the weekly road-trip adventures and celebrity challenges provide the entertainment, the larger mission is to elevate the organizations and people working every day to strengthen communities across the country. Hosted by Ian Ziering, the series brings together recognizable personalities from television, music, sports, comedy, and popular culture whose careers span generations of American entertainment. "The Great American Road Rally(TM) was created to celebrate the American spirit, the open road, the legacy of Route 66, and the power of entertainment to bring people together for something meaningful," says Ziering. "It's so much more than a road-trip series, it is a national celebration of community, generosity, American culture, and the charitable spirit that connects us all." Each week, audiences will meet new celebrity participants, discover remarkable charitable organizations, and experience fresh challenges, destinations, and unforgettable moments, giving viewers new reasons to tune in throughout the entire season. Unlike traditional competition programs, The Great American Road Rally(TM) is designed so that every cause benefits. Viewers will also be invited to participate through community events, charitable initiatives, social engagement, public appearances, audience participation opportunities, and special announcements tied to the journey. Fans can follow the Rally from the earliest stages of production through the season finale with celebrity reveals, charity spotlights, behind-the-scenes content, filming updates, and community engagement opportunities released before and throughout the broadcast season. Filming begins in August 2026, with production traveling from the Midwest to the Pacific Coast along historic Route 66 before culminating in a special season finale event during Thanksgiving week. As America prepares to celebrate two historic milestones, the Route 66 Centennial and the nation's 250th Anniversary - The Great American Road Rally(TM) aims to deliver a shared national television experience rooted in adventure, nostalgia, entertainment, generosity, and the enduring spirit of the open road. Additional celebrity participants, charitable partners, production updates, community events, sponsorship opportunities, and public engagement initiatives will be announced throughout the summer as the Rally begins its journey toward its September premiere. For production updates, filming locations, celebrity announcements, charitable initiatives, sponsorship opportunities, and public participation information, visit: www.americanroadrally.com |
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Louise Lasser, whose pig-tailed braids, bangs and baby-doll gingham dresses took the nation by storm when they became her trademark look on Norman Lear‘s Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman in the 1970s, died Monday at her home in Manhattan. She was 87. Her death was reported by her friend Susan Charlotte to The New York Times. Initially making her name in early Woody Allen films — the two married in 1966 and divorced four years later — Lasser employed a droll, deadpan comic delivery to great effect not only in Allen’s Take the Money and Run, Bananas and Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex (But Were Afraid to Ask) but in buzzy commercials for Comet, Excedrin and NyQuil (in the latter, she played a helpful wife to a sick and grateful husband: “I’m lucky to have you, Mildred,” the stuffed-up man says, to which Lasser’s benevolent and placid Mildred replies, “I know.”) Early in her career she even briefly appeared on Broadway in 1962 as Barbra Streisand’s replacement in the musical I Can Get It for You Wholesale. But it wasn’t until January 1976 that Lasser shot to international stardom as the title character in Lear’s wildly offbeat soap opera parody Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman. As envisioned by Lear, Hartman was not only a soap parody but an actual soap, televised in syndication five days a week in half-hour installments. It aired in some markets during traditional daytime soap time slots and in others at 11 p.m. Both time periods were telling: The deadpan comedy and satirical bent was fitting in the post-primetime slots, while the faux melodrama of a working-class family in small-town Ohio (the fictional Fernwood) made for a clever addition to the afternoon sturm und drang that filled network hours. While Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman lasted only until July 1977, the daily schedule meant that the cast churned out 325 episodes, a wearying tally especially for Lasser, who was the series’ constant throughout all the various storylines. In a season-ending episode that seemed all too real, her character suffered a nervous breakdown on national television, a heartbreaking scene that Lasser seemed to play all too well. In game shows, Lasser appeared on episodes of Talent Scouts and Showoffs. Following her breakout success on Hartman, Lasser continued working but never in anything nearly as high-profile as her signature role. In 1980 she made the first of three appearances in the hit comedy Taxi as Phyllis, the ex-wife of Judd Hirsch’s Alex Reiger, and that same year had an uncredited cameo in Allen’s Stardust Memories. Subsequent credits included Todd Solondz’s Happiness (1998) and Darren Aronofsky’s Requiem for a Dream (2000) as well as TV shows including St. Elsewhere and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. A noted New York acting teacher, Lasser more recently was featured in three episodes of Lena Dunham’s HBO comedy Girls, playing, appropriately enough, a mostly forgotten artist who was newly revered by a younger generation. Lasser is survived by her longtime partner, Michael Citriniti. |
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